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Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone +61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
Summer Family Programs
December 2024 and January 2025
Looking to keep the family cool and entertained these school holidays? Check out our range of creative programs for kids of all ages.
Summer Family Space
10:00am, Wed 18 Dec until Sun 2 Feb
Drop in to the family space these school holidays for free creative activities to enjoy together. All activities are inspired by the vibrant and dynamic exhibition, Joan Ross: Those trees came back to me in my dreams.
Portrait Play
Faces and fables: Portraits that tell stories
11:00am, Mon 13 Jan until Fri 17 Jan
This summer, join us on an adventure through the galleries as we make, move and explore, connecting with our own stories and discovering the ones waiting for us on the walls.
Bookings required
Little Faces
9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 17 Jan
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings requiredPortrait Play
Faces and fables: Portraits that tell stories
11:00am, Mon 20 Jan until Fri 24 Jan
This summer, join us on an adventure through the galleries as we make, move and explore, connecting with our own stories and discovering the ones waiting for us on the walls.
Bookings requiredPortrait Play
Faces and fables: Portraits that tell stories
11:00am, Tue 28 Jan until Fri 31 Jan
This summer, join us on an adventure through the galleries as we make, move and explore, connecting with our own stories and discovering the ones waiting for us on the walls.
Bookings required
Art Cart
10:00am, Mon 3 Feb until Fri 11 Apr
Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by the flora and fauna featured in the vibrant exhibition, Joan Ross: Those trees came back to me in my dreams.
Little Faces
10:30am, Wed 5 Feb
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings requiredLittle Faces
10:30am, Thu 6 Feb
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings requiredLittle Faces
9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 7 Feb
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings required
Create & Advocate: Badge-Making
10:00am, Fri 7 Feb
Have something to say? Passionate about a cause? Be inspired by Carol Jerrems' photos capturing the women's movement, rebellious youth, and First Nations activism.
Little Faces
10:30am, Wed 5 Mar
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings requiredLittle Faces
10:30am, Thu 6 Mar
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings requiredLittle Faces
9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 7 Mar
Do we have a treat for the smaller humans in your life! Little Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings required